As much as Welker is called our 'dependable player' I believe he just barely scratches the surface of what Faulk did for this franchise. Great player, great team member. If this is indeed his last season (likely it is) hopefully the team can go out and win a few more games than they otherwise would for him.

Kevin is perhaps my all-time all-round favorite Patriot. So clutch you're surprised when he doesn't get a crucial 1st down. Best hands on the team in the last decade except maybe Moss and Brown. Developed into an utterly fearless pass blocker who always knows what he needs to do. One of those guys on those dynasty teams that refused to lose. Great, great player. I've always dreaded the day he would hang them up. I fear we may have seen the last of him.

Willie, Troy, Rodney, Tedy, and now Kevin. The heart of a dynasty. Damn, those were players!

hopefully pats can get him one more ring, since troy's number wasn't retired I can assume Faulk's won't be then. Faulk hasn't said anything on coming back or retiring yet? I think he only tore ACL and not MCL if that makes recovery not too long.